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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,546.64, 38,001 and 16,360.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 27,546.64, 38,001 and 16,360.72 is: 22,569.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    27,546.64 : 38,001 = 16,360.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    27,546.64/38,001 = 16,360.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    27,546.64x = 38,001 × 16,360.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    27,546.64x = 621,723,720.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,723,720.72/27,546.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,569.86

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